📖 Read the clergy salary & career guide →
Clergy Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #40 of 50 · PA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of clergys in Pennsylvania earn between $31,580 and $81,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean clergy salary in Pennsylvania is $57,480, about 14% below the U.S. average ($66,860). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,430 | $63,380 | 950 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $59,760 | $57,890 | 40 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $59,650 | $56,110 | 120 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,530 | $60,810 | 100 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $59,510 | $57,000 | 150 |
| Reading, PA | $58,950 | $58,770 | 50 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $57,720 | $56,280 | 350 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $57,580 | $60,290 | 90 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do clergy make in Pennsylvania?
The median clergy salary in Pennsylvania is $58,300 per year (mean $57,480), and about 80% earn between $31,580 and $81,360.
How much do clergy make per hour in Pennsylvania?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,480 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Pennsylvania a high-paying state for clergy?
Pennsylvania ranks #40 of 50 states for clergy pay. Its mean salary of $57,480 is about 14% below the U.S. average of $66,860.
Which metro areas in Pennsylvania pay clergy the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Pennsylvania for clergy are Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($63,430), Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area ($59,760), Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($59,650), by median annual wage.